Boat Demand Rises as 1984 Boating Boom Hits High
National figures show 1984 US boat market booming with about 660000 unit shipments and 12 billion dollars in total retail sales for boats motors and services, up 32 percent from 1983. Florida leads in boat purchases, while buyers shift to larger yachts and inboard power cruisers.
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Tom Leahy
Billie Lowry
National Marine Manufacturers Association
NMMA
Chicago
America
Coast Guard
Florida
Michigan
Minnesota
California
Texas
Cute by Tom Leahy and Peggy Shaw
Florida Sea Grant presents Cute by Tom Leahy and Peggy Shaw. The brief feature highlights authorship and the program’s role in coastal education and outreach.
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Florida
Tom Leahy
Peggy Shaw
Florida Sea Grant reports rise in marine recreational boating sales
Florida Sea Grant released the Economic Impact of Marine Recreational Boating on the Florida Economy. The data show nationwide sales over 1 billion with strong gains in the entry level boat market including canoe and sailboard sales. inflatable and pontoon craft rise. sailing sector near 1983 levels. auxiliary-powered craft up about 10 percent. Free copies available from UF Sea Grant Extension.
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Florida Sea Grant
Florida
Coastal County
Sea Grant Extension Program
McCarty Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville
Cobia Awards Set Tuesday At Outrigger's
The annual Destin Cobia Tournament concludes another season with awards Tuesday night April 30 at 7 30 p m at Jimmy Trammel s Outrigger s Five Seafood Restaurant on Highway 98 Destin Anglers captains and mates will accept awards in a public ceremony open to all attendees.
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Jimmy Trammel
Outrigger’s
Highway 98
Destin
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Niceville
Mike
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Cecil Thompson
Logansville
John Cox
Robert Edge
James Wheeler
Gerald Shelnutt
Cliff Coker
Kenneth Camp
Professional Designers Guild
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Art Hill Ventures, Inc
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Owner’s
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